Is Growing Families (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Growing Families (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC050263) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Growing Families (SCIO)'s charity number?

Growing Families (SCIO)'s charity number is SC050263. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050263?

Search SC050263 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Growing Families (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Growing Families (SCIO)?

Growing Families (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Growing Families (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Growing Families (SCIO) was entered on the register on 3 July 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050263SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Growing Families (SCIO)

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Growing Families (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Growing Families (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-01: £25,586
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-01: £35,294
Registered charity number: SC050263
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian

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Growing Families (SCIO) (number SC050263) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Growing Families (SCIO) do?

Growing Families is a lottery funded volunteer run group that organises fun pre-school activities at The Link, Loanhead. Our groups and activities are all designed to support families through their parenting journey. All are welcome, no need to book. Our kids’ sessions encourage Muddy, Messy and Active play. We want all children to enjoy creative learning using music, arts and the outdoors. Growing Families host a weekly JUNO perinatal mental health support group.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Growing Families (SCIO)

Answers Growing Families (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 July 2020
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Growing Families (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Growing Families (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Growing Families (SCIO). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Growing Families (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Growing Families (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC050263) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Growing Families (SCIO)'s charity number?: Growing Families (SCIO)'s charity number is SC050263. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050263?: Search SC050263 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Growing Families (SCIO) do?: Growing Families is a lottery funded volunteer run group that organises fun pre-school activities at The Link, Loanhead. Our groups and activities are all designed to support families through their parenting journey. All are welcome, no need to book. Our kids’ sessions encourage Muddy, Messy and Active play. We want all children to enjoy creative learning using music, arts and the outdoors. Growing Families host a weekly JUNO perinatal mental health support group.
Does Growing Families (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Growing Families (SCIO). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Growing Families (SCIO)?: Growing Families (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Growing Families (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Growing Families (SCIO) was entered on the register on 3 July 2020.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.